(G)I-DLESeptember 6, 7:30pmToday, dynamic K-Pop girl group (G)I-DLE announced the U.S. leg of their world tour “2024 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR IN THE U.S.” This marks the group’s first performance back in the States since their lights-out headlining performance at Head In The Clouds New York 2024.Tacoma Dome2727 E D Street, TacomaTickets:  ticketmaster.com, Heritage Bank Ticket […]

Shoestring CircusJune 28 – July 7Shoestring Circus is owned by four circus artists turned circus owners that are based in Bellingham and work full time as traveling performers. This season’s show will feature world class circus acts and a fantastical tale all ages can enjoy! The Shoestring Circus tent has a rich history having toured […]

Blast & Dash 5K RunJuly 6, 8amThis summer run includes the biggest squirt gun fight you’ll ever experience.Yaeger Park3100 Capitol Mall Dr SW, Olympiafivestarntp.com

Hot Shop Seconds SaleJuly 6This is an opportunity to take home one-of-a-kind Made at the Museum pieces for highly discounted prices.Glass is a difficult medium to master; because of this, sometimes the pieces that come out of the annealer aren’t quite as perfect as the artists intend (even if those imperfections are so slight that […]

Glow GolfJuly 12 & 13, 9 – 11:30pmEnjoy the game of golf in the dark with LED lighted balls and hole flags.Book your tee time online.Meadow Park Golf Course7108 Lakewood Dr, TacomaGlow Golf – Metro Parks Tacoma

Fire Rescue SpectacularJuly 13, 10am – 3pmEnjoy this free street fair filled with awesome first-responder activities, excitement and exploration!Explore Olympia’s fleet of emergency vehicles, meet Sparky the Fire Dog and Smokey Bear.  Have fun in the spray gallery, see vintage fire trucks and take the junior firefighter challenge.Hands on Children’s Museumon Jefferson St NE between […]

Out of the Vault:  Art History 101Opens July 13Out of the Vault: Art History 101 takes visitors on a visual journey through the four basic pillars of art history: landscape, portraiture, still life, and abstraction, showcased through new and significant acquisitions from the Museum’s collections.Museum of Glass1801 Dock St, Tacomamuseumofglass.org

Salsa in the Streets:  A Music and Dance ExtravaganzaJuly 13, 2 – 7pmFree.Get ready to heat up the streets of Kent at Salsa in the Streets! Occurring in conjunction with Kent Cornucopia Days, this event promises to ignite the senses with live salsa music, a Santana tribute band, a beer garden and plenty of dance […]

Sharks & Rays WeekendJuly 13 & 14Sharks and rays need our help. Join us in the Tropical Reef Aquarium’s Outer Reef to learn about how important coral reefs are as habitats for sharks and rays, and for a healthy ocean ecosystem.Witness shark feedings and learn about the sharks and rays and how you can help.Point […]

South Sound BBQ FestJuly 13, 11am – 6pm21+ Beer Garden, noon – 8pmFreeIf you enjoy slow cooked BBQ you’ll love this festival.  Enjoy a variety of styles from local entities while enjoying live entertainment, free kids activities, chicken wing eating contest, adult-only beer & wine garden, outdoor activities, vendors, and more.Huntamer Park618 Woodland Sq Lop […]

Summer Nights at the Port Summer Concert SeriesJuly 13, 6pmFree.Bring your blankets and enjoy an evening of live music, beer garden and food vendors.Featured Bands:June 22 – Switchback NWJune 29 – Queen MotherJuly 13 – Gimme ShelterPort of Olympia’s Northpoint1210 Marine Dr NE, OlympiaSummer Nights at the Port (portolympia.com)  

Tacoma Pride FestivalJuly 13, noon – 6pmFree.  All Ages WelcomeCelebrate the LGBTQIA+ community of the South Puget Sound with pride. Enjoy food, entertainment and the Museum of Glass Gift Shop featuring this year’s pride collection.Downtown TacomaPacific Ave between 9th and 7tMain Stage at Fireman’s ParkTacoma Pride Festival – Tacoma Pride Festival is a celebration of […]

Dragon Hunt at the Tenino Arts Creative MarketJuly 13, 10am – 3pmCome join the fun and hunt for Dragons at the Tenino Arts Creative Market 2nd Saturday Street Fair. This scavenger hunt activity yields prizes for all finders. Held in the downtown Tenino Creative District across from the Farmer’s Market, the creative market street fair […]

Uptown Summer SipsJuly 13, noon – 5pm21+Think wine or beer festival – but more! Summer Sips brings locally crafted sips to the masses, replete with amazing live music throughout the day. Whether you’re into cider, beer, wine, spirits, or softer options, Summer Sips is the 1-stop taste n’ shop event of the season.Enjoy live music […]

LakefairJuly 17 – 18, noon – 10pmJuly 19 – 20, noon – 11pmJuly 21, noon – midnight5-day family friendly festival with carnival, vendors, entertainment, 50+ in the Park, car show, parade, fireworks and more.Downtown Heritage Park at Capitol Lake5th Ave & Water St, OlympiaCar show at Deschutes Parkwaylakefair.org    

Lakewood SummerFEST 11am - 10pm • Free Family Fun • Saturday July 19, 2025 Free and Free Parking Lakewood’s SummerFEST 2025 is the South Sound's not-to-be-missed summer celebration with something fun for everyone. SummerFEST has it all: food trucks, beer gardens, live music, fire dancers, a pop-up skate park, a car show, a balloon glow, a […]

Peninsula Art League’s 38th Annual Summer Art FestivalJuly 20, 10am – 6pm & July 21, 10am – 4pmFree & Free Shuttle from Gig Harbor High SchoolEnjoy a day of Art in the Park with 1,500 juried artists, food trucks, face painting, kids hands on art projects, beer garden, music and more.Sehmel Homestead Park10123 78th Ave […]

Chalk the HarborJuly 20Free.Calling all artists of all ages to show off their artistic skills.  Chalk the sidewalk along Gig Harbor’s waterfront and enjoy the colorful displays.Downtown Gig HarborGig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Allianceghdwa.orgChalk the Harbor | Downtown Waterfront (ghdwa.org)

Community Liter CleanupJuly 20, 9am – noon, and every 3rd SaturdayVolunteers are needed clean up areas around the Point Defiance Marina, Owen Beach, Promenade, and the surrounding park.All necessary tools and supplies will be provided.Community Litter Cleanup – Metro Parks Tacoma

Lakewood SummerFESTJuly 20, 11am – 10pmFree and Free ParkingSummerFEST has it all: food trucks, beer garden, live music, fire dancers, a pop-up skate park, car show, balloon glow, drone show, and interactive sports and arts for all ages.City of LakewoodFort Steilacoom Park8714 87th Avenue SW, Lakewood253.983.7887, Nearcation.com/summerfest 

Owl Together Now – 1 Mile & 3 Mile Family RunJuly 20, 7 – 9pmAges 6+1 Mile evening event stays within Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and includes a scavenger hunt.3 Mile evening event will take place at Point Defiance racing through 5-mile drive and finishing up through the Point Defiance Zoo!This course is stroller […]

Slug FestJuly 20 – 21, 10am – 4pmIt’s the most unusual Northwest Festival ever – a celebration of slugs. Learn to see the world through a slug’s perspective, craft and wear your own tentacles to become a slug, participate in human slug races, and more.Northwest Trek Wildlife Park11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonvillenwtrek.org 

CabaretJune 28 – July 28In a time when the world is changing forever, there is one place where everyone can be free. Welcome to the Kit Kat Klub. One of the most famous American musicals of all time — from the creators of Chicago — Cabaret takes us to the seedy underground of 1929 Berlin during the […]

An Evening with John Cusack Say Anything Movie Screening and Q & AJuly 27, 7:30pmohn Cusack, with an impressive career spanning three decades, has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most accomplished and respected actors. Renowned for his versatility, Cusack has garnered critical acclaim and prestigious accolades for both his dramatic and comedic roles.Pantages Theater901 Broadway, […]

MOSAIC:  Tacoma Arts & Culture FestivalJuly 27 – 28, noon – 7pmMOSAIC continues its 36-year tradition of bringing together a kaleidoscope of dance, music, art, food and family fun, set under the shady trees of Wright Park.Metro Parks Tacoma Wright Park501 S I St, TacomaMOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival – Metro Parks Tacoma

Movie in Wright Park:  Space JamJuly 27, duskFree.This all-ages event is in partnership with The Grand Cinema. We encourage all attendees to grab take-out from one of the local restaurants in the area to enjoy during the film. Bring a blanket or low chair to sit on the lawn.Wright Park501 S I St, TacomaMovie in […]

State Fair the MusicalJuly 25 – August 3, Weekdays 7pm, Saturday & Sunday, 2pmTenino Young-at-Heart Theatre presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musical comedy “State Fair”. In the summer of 1946, the Frake family leaves their farm for an adventure at the Iowa State Fair. Mom and Pop have their hearts set on blue ribbons, while their […]

Thurston County FairJuly 31 – August 4Enjoy all the traditions a county fair has to offer including exhibits, 4H and FFA contest & shows, all your favorite fair food, entertainment and more.Thurston County Fairgrounds3054 Carpenter Rd, Laceythustoncountyfair.org

Cars & CigarsAugust 3, 6 – 11pm21+Enjoy cars, cigars, live entertainment and cocktails.LeMay America’s Car Museum2702 E D St, TacomaCars & Cigars – LeMay – America’s Car Museum (americascarmuseum.org)   

Cruise the Narrows Car ShowAugust 3, 8am – 3pmFree.There is no better way to spend a sunny Saturday! Come check out some amazing cars, from vintage to special-interest vehicles.Uptown Gig Harbor MultiCare Parking Lot4701 Pt Fosdick, Gig HarborCruise the Narrows (uptowngigharbor.com)

Shakespeare in the ParkAugust 3, 6pmFree.Grab a picnic, bring your family, chairs or blanket and enjoy Seattle Shakespeare’s production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Seating on the lawn near the pond.Wright Park501 S I St, TacomaShakespeare in the Park – Metro Parks Tacoma

Wild Cat WeekendAugust 3 & 4Learn about the wild cats at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and watch tigers and clouded leopards receive enrichment treats.Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium5400 N Pearl St, Tacomapdza.org